Reading and Language Arts Next week we will be reading a photo essay called Brothers and Sisters. It is about younger and older brothers and sisters. As we read, we will share information about our families, and make generalizations.
Comprehension Strategies: Evaluate; Making generalizations; Understanding and Using Timelines
Vocabulary Words: newborn, twins, teenage, distract, pest, great grandchildren, email, offices
High Frequency Words: trouble, middle, uncle
Grammar Skills: Verbs
Phonics: Vowel pairs oa, ow; er endings in 2 syllable words; word families
Reading Logs March reading logs went home today. Please continue to read with your children and log their minutes. Today we had our reading celebration. Students who read for 21 days during the month of February watched the movie The Incredibles while eating lunch in the classroom. Great job readers!
Math On Monday we will have a chapter test on Plane Figures and Spatial Sense. Please help your child review the Extra math page with them. The next chapter we will be on is Length, Perimeter, and Area. Students will be measuring lengths with nonstandard units, as well as with inches, feet and yards.
Flash Cards Students should be working hard to memorize their addition and subtraction facts. KEEP PRACTICING MATH FACTS WITH YOUR CHILD AT HOME!
Social Studies This week we are learning about people and places in our history. Students are learning about immigrants, how they entered through Ellis Island and Angel Island,and how they contribute to the United States. Next week we will begin to understand how holidays, landmarks, and artifacts tell about the past.
Star Student of the Week Danny was our star student of the week. When he is at school he enjoys math. When he is at home he likes to play video games. When Danny grows up he would like to be a NBA basketball player. He is a star because he is a good student and a good basketball player. Thanks for sharing Danny!
Important Dates & Announcement
Tues, Mar 19 - Early Dismissal - 12pm - School Improvement Day
Mon, Mar 25 - Mon, Apr 1 - SPRING BREAK
Tues, Apr 9 - No School - Teacher Institute
Fri, Apr 12 - No School - P/T Conferences
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